But don’t dismiss it yet. You see this is the Focus EcoBoost and its tiny engine produces a huge 124bhp and 148lb of torque.

Turbo-charged and with direct injection, the British designed and built three-cylinder EcoBoost actually has the same power as a 1.6- litre Focus, but CO2 emissions of 114g/km mean that it’s £30 a year to tax rather than the £115 cost of the 1.6. Meanwhile, it averages 56.5mpg, against the 1.6’s figure of 47.9mpg.

On sale on February 22, there’s also a lower- powered version of the same engine available, with 99bhp, £20-a-year tax thanks to a CO2 figure of 109g/km and an average 58.9mpg.

Ford aren’t saying anything about performance until nearer its sale date, but reveal that prices start from £13,995.